NEWS News media Information 202 / 418-0500Fax-On-Demand 202 / 418-2830 TTY 202/418-2555Internet: http://www.fcc.govftp.fcc.gov Federal Communications Commission 445 12th Street, S.W. Washington, D. C. 20554 This is an unofficial announcement of Commission action. Release of the full text of a Commission order constitutes official action. See MCI v. FCC. 515 F 2d 385 (D.C. Circ 1974). FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News Media Contact: Clyde Ensslin April 13, 2007 202-418-0506 FCC Announces Details for Public Hearing on Media Ownership in Tampa-St. Petersburg Florida Washington, DC – The Federal Communications Commission today announced details of its previously announced Tampa field hearing regarding media ownership (see press release dated March 13, 2007.) The hearing date, time, and location are as follows: Date: Monday, April 30, 2007 Time: Location: 4:00 p.m. -11:00 p.m. Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center Louise Lykes Ferguson Hall 1010 North W.C. MacInnes Place Tampa, Florida 33602 Link to Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center: http://www.tbpac.org/ Link to Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center Map And Directions: http://www.tbpac.org/welcome/directions/directions.html The purpose of the hearing is to fully involve the public in the process of the 2006 Quadrennial Broadcast Media Ownership Review that the Commission is currently conducting. The hearing is open to the public, and seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. This hearing is the fourth in a series of media ownership hearings the Commission intends to hold across the country. There will be a period for public comment following panel discussions. Further details including names of the panelists will be released prior to the hearing. (more) 2 Open captioning and sign language interpreters will be provided for this event. Other reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request. Include a description of the accommodation you will need including as much detail as you can. Also include a way we can contact you if we need more information. Make your request as early as possible. Last minute requests will be accepted, but may not be possible to fill. Send an e-mail to fcc504@fcc.gov or call the Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau at 202-418-0530 (voice), 202-418-0432 (TTY). Spanish language translation service will be provided at this location. For additional information about the hearing, please visit the FCC’s website at http://www.fcc.gov/ownership. Press inquiries should be directed to Clyde Ensslin, at 202-418- 0506, or David Fiske, at 202-418-0513. -FCC-